Banjo Stringed Instruments Music

Devoted to a little-known style of five-string banjo that flourished in the 19th century. The site contains information on history, instruments, composers, recordings, performers, publications and organizations.

Luke Mercier Handmade Violins and Banjos - Official site of Luke Mercier, craftsman and builder of violins banjo using traditions of the European classical style, also handmade banjos banjo faithful to nineteenth-century American banjo standards.

Banjo Setup - Step-by-step description on how to set up a banjo and available options. Links to accessories, luthiers, books and videos.

Banjo Roots - MySpace site created by Shlomo Pestcoe and Greg instruments C. Adams, stringed devoted to the history, origins and instruments development of the banjo, stringed with historical photos, information, instruments videos, blogs, links and downloads.

The Blues Banjo - All about the blues on the banjo. History, recordings, artists, instruments tutorials and links.

Banjo Ancestors: The Early Banjo in the New World - In depth history of the banjo in the Americas, compiled banjo by Shlomo Pestcoe, including African origins and subsequent New World banjo developments. Historical photos, illustrations and links.